Process
I applied online on USAJobs and received an email three weeks later to set up a phone interview. The date and time were selected. There was a panel of three people who asked general questions first.
Questions
Why do you want to work for NASA?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 6 interview experiences for the NASA Software Engineer role in United States.
Success Rate
17%
Pass Rate
NASA's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in the United States is very selective, failing most engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive50%
Neutral50%
Negative0%
Candidates reported having very good feelings for NASA's Software Engineer interview process in United States.
NASA Work Experiences
4.0
how much can you earn?
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Washington, DC
February 7, 2024
Pros: It is a great job
Cons: You could be paid more.
5.0
Greatp
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Seattle, WA
April 14, 2024
Pros: I love it so much, and every day is great.
Cons: Slow at times, the government pace.
5.0
Impactful work and great work-life balance, but legacy code issues
Software Engineer • Current Employee
June 19, 2026
Pros: Incredible WLB, impactful work, and a sense of pride when talking about what you do.
Cons: Have to work with legacy codebases often, like Fortran.
- 4.0how much can you earn?Software Engineer • Current EmployeeWashington, DCFebruary 7, 2024Pros: It is a great jobCons: You could be paid more.
- 5.0GreatpSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeSeattle, WAApril 14, 2024Pros: I love it so much, and every day is great.Cons: Slow at times, the government pace.
- 5.0Impactful work and great work-life balance, but legacy code issuesSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeJune 19, 2026Pros: Incredible WLB, impactful work, and a sense of pride when talking about what you do.Cons: Have to work with legacy codebases often, like Fortran.
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